Must-have safety gear to help you enjoy a safe and fun Halloween night
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You've got the costumes: the tiaras, cowboy hats, princess gowns and gothic gear. Your little ghouls and goblins are ready for a spooktacular night! But before they haunt the neighborhood, make sure you have a solid safety plan. Pre-planning isn't just smart; it's the secret potion for a fun and fright-free Halloween! Group your trick-or-treaters, remind them to save their candy feasts for home and get ready to help things run smoothly behind the scenes. Here are great safety enhancers to ensure your monsters, stormtroopers and witches have a howling good time (and you have peace of mind)!
Reflective Strips
Many Halloween costumes use dark colors like black or deep purple, which can make kids hard to see at night. Reflective strips help them stand out by bouncing light from car headlights and street lamps, so drivers can spot them from a distance. This waterproof reflective tape pack includes three rolls, each 3 meters (10 feet) long, for a total of 9 meters (30 feet). You can cut the tape to any length you need.
Glow Sticks
Glow sticks help kids stay visible at night, making it safer around cars. They're also a fun, candy-free option for kids with allergies and add a cool touch to costumes. These waterproof sticks last 10 to 14 hours. Just snap and shake to make them glow.
Small Pocket Flashlights
Pocket flashlights are great for safety and convenience during trick-or-treating. Their small beams help kids see uneven pavement, curbs, or decorations so they don't trip. Each flashlight comes with three AAA batteries, is 4.5 inches long, and has a wrist strap for easy carrying. They also come in fun Halloween designs.
Handheld LED Flashlight
Kids can use this light to see steps, low branches, or porch clutter before walking up to a house. The battery-powered mini flashlight is small and easy to carry while trick-or-treating. It comes in four classic Halloween shapes: ghost, skull, eyeball, and pumpkin.
Light Up Candy Bucket
This bucket has built-in LED lights or glow elements that give off a soft light, helping kids see steps or obstacles without a bright flashlight. The glow also makes it easier for you to spot your child in a crowd or from far away after dark.
Mini First Aid Kit
A mini first aid kit lets you handle minor injuries like scraped knees, cuts, or blisters while out trick-or-treating, so you don't have to go home. It's also handy for treating blisters from walking in costume shoes.
Foldable Reusable Bag
This foldable reusable tote packs down into a small pouch, pocket, or ball. Parents can keep it in a coat pocket, stroller, or purse in case a child gets tired or needs more space. The bag is made of 100% polyester and can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Glow in the Dark Face Paint
Glow-in-the-dark face paint is a simple, hands-free option to help kids stay visible, especially if they don't want to wear neon vests, use glow sticks, or carry a flashlight.
Qniglo Walkie Talkies
Kids and parents can talk to each other right away using walkie talkies. These Qniglo walkie talkies have a built-in lithium-polymer battery and can last up to 48 hours on a single charge.
Retevis Walkie Talkies
Walkie talkies give trick-or-treaters and parents a simple, reliable way to stay in touch without needing cell phones. This set has a key lock to prevent accidental channel changes and comes with a belt clip that attaches easily to a collar, bag, or belt and stays secure while moving. Each walkie talkie uses three AA batteries.
Personal Safety Alarm
Personal alarms are simple to use and do not require any special training or strength. You just pull the cord to turn them on. They can sound an alarm for up to 90 minutes, flash for 5 hours, and provide 3 hours of steady light, so they can also serve as an emergency light. If a tween gets lost while trick-or-treating, the night light can help make them easier to find.
Insect Repellent
Bug spray helps keep trick-or-treaters safe by repelling mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies that are still around in the fall. This easy-to-use aerosol spray goes on quickly, so you can just spray it and head out.
LED Hair Accessories
Bright LED strands, barrettes, and headbands help kids stand out on dark streets and sidewalks. You can choose from three settings: steady, flashing, or slow pulse, all controlled with a simple switch.
Shoe Clip Lights (2 Pack)
Shoe clip lights attach right to your child's shoes, so their hands stay free for candy buckets or ringing doorbells. They hook on securely without adhesives or fasteners. The clips have two modes: color-changing RGB flash and steady strobe. Press once for a steady light, press again for flashing.
Apple AirTag
Apple AirTags are great for younger kids who aren't ready for a phone. Parents can track their child's location in real time using the Find My app. You can also set up a virtual boundary (geofence) and get a notification if your child leaves the trick-or-treating area.
Candyrific Safety Wand
This wand helps kids see where they are stepping on dark sidewalks, curbs, or unlit lawns. The handle doubles as a container holding a small portion of candy, giving kids a fun novelty item and a snack all in one.
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